Question

Eric rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $20.95, and there was an additional charge of 74 cents for each mile driven. Eric had to pay 171.91 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer 1

204

Explanation:

20.95+.74x=171.91

subtract 20.95 on both sides

0.74x=150.96

divide by 0.74 on both sides

x=204

Answer 2

204

Explanation:

→ Write an equation

20.95 + 0.74m = 171.91

→ Minus 20.95 from both sides

0.74m = 150.96

→ Solve

m = 204